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Sitting while watching television, but not sitting at work, is associated with a greater risk of heart attack, stroke, or early death, Columbia researchers have found.
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A large clinical trial has found that a minimally invasive procedure to replace a narrowed heart valve performed better than surgery in patients who were good candidates for surgery.
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Martin B. Leon, MD, was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American College of Cardiology for his contributions to the treatment of heart disease with minimally invasive techniques.
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Data from an ongoing study found that women who had experienced frequent weight fluctuations had more risk factors for heart disease.
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- August 6, 2012
The observed association between periodontitis and atherosclerotic vascular disease cannot be attributed solely to the recognized common risk factors.
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- June 26, 2012
New study finds that statins may not work as well in women, but the lack of women in clinical trials may explain the results.
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- June 20, 2012
1 in 8 heart attack survivors experience PTSD, according to a meta-analysis of 24 studies published in PLoS ONE
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- February 16, 2012
CUMC researchers have found a link between fat accumulation in the heart and sudden cardiac death.
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- December 14, 2011
Surgeons at NYP/CUMC performed the first Total Artificial Heart implant in the New York City area to replace a patient’s dying heart.
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- November 10, 2011
